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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.60 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.60 and 140.94 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.60 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.60 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.60 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 31,936.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936.65/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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